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• Re: OK, Everybody now.....
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 1 Aug 94 10:06:49 PDT
  ...But, of course, I risk ruining poor Cassie ('89 Westy, 95k miles) by thinking I can repair more than I really can. I continue...
• Re: Haynes Manual 1982-1990
  Historical mailing list - Coram Deo
  Tue, 5 Oct 2004 17:23:03 -0400
  ...I have ordered numerous parts from Bus Depot, didn't even think of checking them for a book. Ran the gears off my search...
• Front shock dust sleeve question
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Wed, 2 Aug 2006 18:30:27 -0400
  ...They want $72 for it special order. So..... Can this part be sucessfully repaired with silicone or some such? Can send pic if needed...
• Re: Follow up...Fuel tank leak
  Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
  Sat, 4 Nov 2000 19:08:03 -0500
  ...Mine orders on Friday and recieves them late Monday. They'll have the "bleeder" for my 84 that BD lost the order on. Joe...
• Re: Fuel Tank Reseal Kit
  Historical mailing list - Volks Cafe
  Fri, 6 Aug 2004 15:32:35 -0700
  ...up > My 2 cents...order the kit from Van-again, he has all the hoses you need > to repair your gas tank hoses, he...
• VanAlert App for Vanagon Owners...
  Historical mailing list - Abel Longoria
  Fri, 27 Jan 2017 16:16:18 -0600
  ...It'll have a lot of crowdsourced content including Repair Shops that other owners recommend. If you breakdown, open the app and it'll...
• Speedo bulbs
  Historical mailing list - Edward Duntz
  Tue, 13 Oct 2009 10:50:10 -0400
  ...Can't help on the clock repair. Ed _________________________________________________________________ Your E-mail and More On-the-Go. Get Windows Live Hotmail Free. http://clk.atdmt...
• Rear heater issues (84)
  Historical mailing list - Ed
  Fri, 28 Dec 2007 12:07:33 -0800
  ...I am pondering repairing or just eliminating the rear heater. If I eliminate it what is the best method? Loop the two lines together...
• Re: VanAlert App for Vanagon Owners...
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Sun, 29 Jan 2017 12:59:26 -0600
  ...It's brand new so as more users sign up and offer up repair shops > and driveway spots it'll full out nicely. Most...
• Re: Vanagon Rescue Squad moves to the VanAlert app....
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 2 Mar 2017 18:47:48 -0500
  ...As you can see this will take some time but it's worth the > added leg work in order to ensure that the information...
• Re: Stranded '90 Vanagon in Bay City, MI
  Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
  Thu, 13 Oct 2016 12:12:24 -0600
  ...head gasket repair and possibly a head. The Shop can't order them > parts because they are only allowed to order factory replacement parts...
• Re: VanAlert App for Vanagon Owners...
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Sat, 28 Jan 2017 16:42:36 +0100
  ...Kinda >>> like >>> an Amber Alert but for Vanagons in order to get every available van owner >>> in your general vicinity to help keep an...
• Re: speedometer
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Thu, 17 Jul 2025 17:04:57 -0700
  ...So I'm back to thinking the problem may be the cable and I have ordered a new one. -Mark > On Jul 15, 2025...
• EV brake problems
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 2 Dec 94 00:10:00 EST
  ...the bad screw, ordered another one -- another 26 miles on the EV and we'd have to pay for the repair... I'm seriously...
• A/C water dumping on back seat
  Historical mailing list - Ivan Boyd
  Tue, 19 Aug 1997 10:33:17 -0700 (PDT)
  ...as suggested by the VW repair guy. Perhaps this indicates some kind of service or cleaning is in order? Idea's much appreciated, as...
• Subject: RE: Sorry didn't mean to ignore- Work in Progress
  Historical mailing list - Scott Grillo
  Fri, 24 Dec 2004 15:41:16 -0500
  ...an order, but they did straighten it out.. Sometimes it can be telephone tag with VanAgain, but hey, he is running a repair shop...
• Re: Broken Odometer and trip meter
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Sun, 10 Feb 2002 09:41:41 -0800
  ...Check your yellow pages for a speedo repair place. Or contact the list for mail order sources. I pushed my gear in only 1...
• 89 syncro westy air conditioning blockage
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Tue, 1 Aug 2000 09:24:39 -1000
  ...repair and the techies there are having a problem servicing the unit. Apparently there is a blockage in the system somewhere. In order to...
• Re: Expansion Tank
  Historical mailing list - Peter Cassidy
  Thu, 13 Apr 2000 11:21:04 +0100
  ...Eventually, I ordered a brand new OEM tank from Bus Depot. At $29.95, it was worth it & it had the added advantage of...
• '74 Bus
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 14 Jul 1996 14:34:07 -0400
  ...I cannot find a repair manual for it either. First question is do I need to take the axle nut off to replace the...
• Anyone want a Dealer Price Book?
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Thu, 3 Oct 2002 16:16:49 -0400
  ...I will give them away to the next four list members that call me and order some parts or place an order through the...
• Progress on Rumba's Rebuild
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 13 Jun 96 15:58:09 EDT
  ...gonna send the heads off to California to be worked on...gonna start ordering parts soon so my friend sean can do the rebuild...
• Where to get a little paint?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 3 Apr 1996 09:01:17 -0500 (EST)
  ...the windshield seal and repair a rust bubble or 2 - any ideas where I can pick up on the order of a pint of...
• Re: Coolant Leak INSIDE my Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Earl Smith
  Wed, 21 Oct 1998 03:43:06 -0700
  ...A good repair shop could solder a heavy piece of brass onto the casing in order to mount the valve. Could wind up costing...
• For Sale:1987 Vanagon GL Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Roy O.
  Mon, 8 May 2000 19:33:40 -0500
  ...Ownership papers, repair work orders since day one, owner's manual, Bentley, it's all there. Check it out below. http://www.homestead.com...
• Re: Decided to Rebuild my 2.1-Bottom split
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 22 Sep 2000 12:29:49 -0400
  At 11:49 9/22/2000, John wrote: >Hey Guys, why not use the correct special tools(see the repair manual) >to remove the...
• Re: [vanagon] Re: Pennsylvania Vanagon Get together SAT OCT 14TH does this wo...
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 18 Sep 2006 15:47:05 -0400
  ...I was told by our original landlord that the building we're in was originally built as a freight train repair facility. We occupy...
• Re: need advice on repair
  Historical mailing list - Ed Duntz
  Mon, 30 Oct 2006 12:06:49 -0500
  ...No repair shop would order one part at a time from Germany. Maby their source has the parts on backorder from Germany, but I...
• FS. Bentley Manual, through 89 models
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Thu, 19 Jul 2001 07:30:09 -0700
  ...Bentley "Vanagon Official Factory Repair Manual, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985,1986, 1987,1988, 1989, Gasoline and Diesel, including Syncro and Camper," reads...
• Re: Tire Damage Question
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:46:16 -0500
  ...He said there are some repairs and repair methods appropriate for the location but it was strictly a case by case situation and only...
• '90 Vanagon alternator bracket problem
  Historical mailing list - Tzung-Horng Yang
  Fri, 6 Nov 1998 04:55:33 -0800
  ...Strange enough, I looked through all the repairing records, and found previous owner had done the same repairment once (only the cradle barcket not...
• Re: Good Book
  Historical mailing list - Jack Reed
  Fri, 10 Nov 1995 14:15:50 -0600 (MDT)
  On Fri, 10 Nov 1995, David Rankin wrote: > What's a good general repair book for me and my 80 Vanagon Camper. I've...
• Re: Why VWs & T/A. (fwd)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 8 Nov 1995 18:10:11 -0800 (PST)
  ...Prolly the most intelligent thing anyone has said on this thread! Thom -- > New World Order virus : probably harmless, but it makes a lot of...
• Re: Volks Cafe
  Historical mailing list - Rex Eastman
  Thu, 7 Aug 1997 20:35:51 -0700
  ...Thursday, August 07, 1997 6:59 PM > > A while back I ordered a used speedo from Volks Cafe (with a repaired > odometer). I would...
• European NOS Parts & Hoover CD on Website!
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 1 Dec 1998 01:27:32 -0500
  ...We've added a new confirmation feature to the website order form. You should receive an automated e-mail confirming your order within the...
• Re: Alternative to Bentley manual
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 3 May 1999 14:56:23 -0700
  Thanks listees, I have ordered this from the Bus Depot. Being a British car restorer in addition to keeping my Vanagon alive I know...
• Re: Rocker Panel
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Sun, 23 Apr 2000 21:44:08 EDT
  Hi Mike California Imports carries a decent selection of repair panels for the Vanagon. I recently ordered and received a repair panel to fix...
• Re: Problems at the Bus Depot - Warning about poor service
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 7 Jan 2006 13:53:53 -0600
  ...When the second order >arrived it was missing two of the parts necessary to make the repairs. I >understand the parts I needed were...
• Re: Know someone who *fixes* Mylar circuit boards, then?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 4 Dec 2013 19:27:35 -0800
  ...I've ordered one. > > I've soldered several repairs to Mylar traces over the years, and I'm > getting too fumble fingered now to...
• Re: rust repair ..
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 22 Apr 2007 06:48:21 -0400
  JDD, here are the pics of the rust repair work I did recently on a Westy. &nbsp;<BR><BR><BR> <html> <head><title></title...
• Windshield Saver
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 22 Mar 1996 15:41:05 -0600 (CST)
  Ok, this is everything I know about windshield repair. I ordered this from Harbor Freight Tools on 10/23/95. I needed to add...
• Re: NO CLUTCH!!
  Historical mailing list - Beth Young
  Fri, 17 Jan 1997 14:43:25 -0800 (PST)
  On Fri, 17 Jan 1997, Tony Moore wrote: > Just ordered a new one from Kyle for $65, should get it tomorrow. They say > it...
• Re: VanAlert App for Vanagon Owners...
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Sat, 28 Jan 2017 15:12:24 +0000
  ...It's brand new so as more users sign up and offer up repair shops and driveway spots it'll full out nicely. Most...
• Re: coolant fitting RR cyl head
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Sat, 23 Jun 2007 09:33:42 -0400
  ...No, the right-stuff won't repair a cracked one, and the gasket is stange and way different. Find an older one or order...
• Interesting item on eBay web site item#56616053: Volkswagen Vanagon 80-91 factory manual
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 18 Jan 1999 07:37:16 -0800
  ...repair store.---------Please ask all questions before end of auction. Buyer is responsible for shipping, handling & insurance fee. Prefer payment is money order but...
• Re: Speedo bulbs
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Tue, 13 Oct 2009 09:27:45 -0700
  ...white? I used the >black ones when I needed them, and ordered a few extra. If they are >the ones you need, and you...
• New Body Panels
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 4 Jul 1994 14:02:01 -0400
  ...d rather replace panels than try to repair rotted panels. I know that I can order the necessary replacement body panels so I'm...
• Alternate Manual To Bentley
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Wed, 10 Sep 1997 16:40:37 -0400
  I ordered all these manuals to see which one has the most Vanagon stuff. Reportedly, according to a post from one of our members...
• Re: Recall for A/C Duct on 91GL
  Historical mailing list - Jerry
  Thu, 18 Dec 2008 08:51:01 -0600
  ...20/1994 and if the repair failed, it is my responsibility to > re-fix. Part can be ordered for 12.00. I was givein...
• sliding door escutcheon for 80 to 84
  Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
  Wed, 10 Feb 2010 17:12:08 -0600
  I am planning on ordering (fron europe) some sliding door escutcheons for the early version of the sliding door, part number 251 843 711...
• Re: Repair ECU?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:40:39 -0600
  Darrell Boehler in Makanda, Illinois can be reached by email at > midwesty@midwest.net < He repairs them. He used to be on this List...
• Re: AAA card RV Plus 100 mile towing
  Historical mailing list - Greenamyer, William L
  Wed, 12 May 2004 08:56:01 -0700
  ...Good Sam Will tow you to the first place that can do the proper repair, unlimited mileage. Will not tow you if you have...
• Re: Ordering Parts Online
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 23 Jun 2013 20:09:25 -0500
  ...A version of these quality repair methods > >> could happen in the automotive repair world, if laws were enacted to > >> make it a requirement. The...
• Re: Vanagon Rescue Squad moves to the VanAlert app....
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Tue, 28 Feb 2017 15:23:35 -0800
  ...As you can see this will take some time but it's worth the >> added leg work in order to ensure that the information...
• Re: power window regulators
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 27 Feb 2007 10:13:36 -0600
  ...It might > be possible to repair. There is no "tensioning" involved as the unit > is complete unto itself. > > When mine broke, I ordered replacement...
• Re: my 83.5 Vanagon gets no power
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 15 Mar 2004 23:34:37 -0500
  ...He wants to charge me $987 to > repair it. Seems way to high, but he says it's becuase > converters for 83s' are hard...
• Re: lost brake line...
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Mon, 24 Dec 2007 21:43:05 -0500
  ...The fun part is that in order to repair this properly you are going to need some new line, fittings and a bubble flaring...
• Re: Front reservoir repair again
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 14 Jun 2021 19:50:09 -0700
  ...PM, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote: > > Yes, That’s it. Ordered it because I noticed my tank is missing one of the three...
• Re: Alternative to Bentley manual
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Tue, 4 May 1999 07:37:25 -0400
  ...Cheers, MJS At 02:56 PM 5/3/99 -0700, Stuart MacMillan wrote: >Thanks listees, I have ordered this from the Bus Depot. Being...
• Re: click,click,click
  Historical mailing list - SSG SPEAR
  Sat, 25 Apr 1998 22:28:53 EDT
  ...Looks like cv joint and clutch repair are in order. Is Bently the best resource for the job? Local wrench says I have to...